“I did not kill Solape” – Alleged Airwoman killer, Kalu pleads not guilty as trial begins
The trial of Aircraft man, Kalu Bernard, who allegedly shot killed his girlfriend, Oladipupo Solape commenced on Tuesday.
Kalu had shot Solape, popularly known as Shomzy, on March 12 over cheating allegations. He attempted to kill himself afterwards but was unsuccessful.
Solape was rushed to the NAF Hospital at the base and later transferred to the state hospital, where she died.
Kalu’s trial held at the Nigerian Air Force base in Makurdi.
During the trial, a six-count charge of murder, house breaking, impersonation, attempt to commit murder, failure to perform military duties and losing service property was read to the accused.
President of the court, Group Captain Elisha Bindul, said Kalu had been charged with losing service property at Corporal and Below Quarters, Compound Nine, wherein on the said date he lost three life rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition out of 40 issued to him for base defence duty.
Kalu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Kalu’s counsel, Mr Ada Tsoboza, prayed the court adjourn the case as he needed more time to prepare his defence.
The court president adjourned further hearing on the case till June 2.
